Safeguarding and loneliness can be closely linked. This example shows how an intervention to respond a safeguarding issue can help address loneliness and social isolation. “Bob …
In recognising signs of and addressing domestic abuse amongst sheltered and retirement housing residents, providers play a key role. In this example of domestic abuse amongst …
There is a misconception that domestic abuse decreases with age. However, there is significant evidence to show that older people are as likely to experience domestic abuse …
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a significant impact on both individuals and communities, as well as on housing providers for whom the costs can be considerable. …
Although the always resourceful and resilient sheltered and retirement housing providers already had in place measures enabling them to respond quickly, ensuring the safety of residents …
The need to support the mental health and well-being of older people has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Monmouthshire Housing Association’s (MHA) Mental Health project …
It is an uncertain and worrying time for everyone including sheltered and retirement housing providers supporting older people and their own staff. The situation is continuously …
This initiative arose from an investigation in 2011/12 into safeguarding cases in the sheltered service. It became apparent that tenants had a lack of knowledge of …